Ancient mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) was extracted from the skeleton of a male infant found in association with Clovis artifacts and buried around 12,600 years ago. Analysis showed that the population to which this individual belonged is more closely related to populations from
A) Alaska than anywhere else.
B) Central and South Africa than anywhere else.
C) Northern and Central Europe than anywhere else.
D) Central and South America than anywhere else.

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The analysis of the ancient mtDNA from the Clovis-associated skeleton indicates a closer genetic relationship to populations in Central and South America, suggesting a shared ancestry or migration pattern among these groups.

Ancient Mitochondrial DNA (MtDNA) Was Extracted from the Skeleton of a Male